Imitrex is used to help in the treatment of migraine headaches and is most often prescribed as a headache medicine. It is taken at the onset of a headache and works by suppressing blood flow. It can be dispensed in several different forms from pills to injections. The blood flow to the eyes is greatly affected as a majority of migraines have been linked to this area. The side effects of Imitrex have been shown that they can be serious in patients who have existing heart conditions. There are other severe side effects that immediate medical attention would be needed if they were to occur. Allergic reactions, chest pain, and abdominal pain are a few of them. Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, tingling and nasal irritation have also been reported. Interactions with other medications are also possible complication. So it is advisable to speak with your doctor if you plan to have any surgeries, such as lasik eye surgery.
During lasik eye surgery the cornea is reshaped to correct distortions in the cornea. The cornea is cut and tissue is removed to achieve the needed corrections. If you are taking medications such as Imitrex it can affect your recovery and results. Lasik is a new surgery. It was introduced in 1998 and some side effects and interactions have not been studied enough to know exactly what can happen since long term effects have not been studied completely as of yet. However, there have been some findings while recovering from lasik eye surgery and the use of Imitrex. Imitrex interrupts blood flow especially to the eye as this is what makes it helpful for migraine patients. This blood flow disruption is not helpful for lasik eye surgery though because it prevents the cornea from healing as fast and satisfactory as in normal patients. Healing is important to lasik patients because the faster the cornea heals the quicker they can return to normal daily activities. It is also shown that problems encountered during healing can have a negative affect on the results of the surgery. It may be advised that during the healing process you stop the use of Imitrex. You may also have to work with your general physician to find an alternative to Imitrex or another way to treat migraines while recovering from your lasik eye surgery.
When looked at separately, both lasik eye surgery and Imitrex have good results for patients. The increased risk when put combine the two are something to be concerned about. While it still may be possible to receive lasik eye surgery while taking Imitrex, it is important to discuss this with your surgeon. It is a benefit to you and your doctor to get the best possible results from your lasik eye surgery, so being open about the medication you are taking is an important step in a successful procedure.
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